conspicuous by absence



*conspicuous by one's absence

Cliché noticeably absent (from an event). (*Typically: be ~; made ~.) How could the bride's father miss the wedding? He was certainly conspicuous by his absence.
See also: absence, conspicuous

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Philip['filip]
SammiSAM-eeEnglish (Rare)
Regan['ri:gən]
RansuRAHN-sooFinnish
AeschylusES-kəl-əs (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Naira-Native American, Quechua, Aymara